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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.75, 590.63 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.75, 590.63 and 162.77 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.75 : 590.63 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.75/590.63 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.75x = 590.63 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.75x = 96,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,133.08/393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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