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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.72, 892.08 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.72, 892.08 and 161.82 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.72 : 892.08 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.72/892.08 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.72x = 892.08 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.72x = 144,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,356.39/594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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