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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.18, 590.93 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.18, 590.93 and 162.92 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.18 : 590.93 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.18/590.93 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.18x = 590.93 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.18x = 96,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,273.91/394.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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