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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.09, 892.62 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.09, 892.62 and 162.25 is: 243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.09 : 892.62 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.09/892.62 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.09x = 892.62 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.09x = 144,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,825.97/595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.37

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