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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.17, 591.03 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.17, 591.03 and 162.99 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.17 : 591.03 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.17/591.03 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.17x = 591.03 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.17x = 96,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,331.98/394.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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