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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.86, 590.74 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.86, 590.74 and 162.72 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.86 : 590.74 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.86/590.74 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.86x = 590.74 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.86x = 96,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,125.21/393.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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