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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.67, 590.46 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.67, 590.46 and 162.42 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.67 : 590.46 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.67/590.46 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.67x = 590.46 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.67x = 95,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,902.51/393.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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