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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.95, 892.32 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.95, 892.32 and 162 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.95 : 892.32 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.95/892.32 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.95x = 892.32 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.95x = 144,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,555.23/594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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