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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.19, 892.77 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.19, 892.77 and 162.34 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.19 : 892.77 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.19/892.77 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.19x = 892.77 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.19x = 144,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,932.28/595.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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