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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.89, 591.03 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.89, 591.03 and 162.95 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.89 : 591.03 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.89/591.03 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.89x = 591.03 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.89x = 96,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,305.38/393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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