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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.81, 590.97 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.81, 590.97 and 162.65 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.81 : 590.97 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.81/590.97 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.81x = 590.97 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.81x = 96,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,118.32/393.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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