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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.11, 591.14 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.11, 591.14 and 162.95 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.11 : 591.14 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.11/591.14 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.11x = 591.14 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.11x = 96,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,322.49/394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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