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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.80, 590.48 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.80, 590.48 and 162.56 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.80 : 590.48 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.80/590.48 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.80x = 590.48 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.80x = 95,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,988.43/393.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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