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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.98, 892.36 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.98, 892.36 and 162.04 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.98 : 892.36 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.98/892.36 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.98x = 892.36 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.98x = 144,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,598.01/594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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