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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.64, 590.45 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.64, 590.45 and 162.47 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.64 : 590.45 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.64/590.45 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.64x = 590.45 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.64x = 95,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,930.41/393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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