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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.30, 892.96 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.30, 892.96 and 162.44 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.30 : 892.96 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.30/892.96 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.30x = 892.96 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.30x = 145,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,052.42/595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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