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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.11, 892.56 and 162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.11, 892.56 and 162.17 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.11 : 892.56 = 162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.11/892.56 = 162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.11x = 892.56 × 162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.11x = 144,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,741.99/595.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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