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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.31, 892.95 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.31, 892.95 and 162.47 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.31 : 892.95 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.31/892.95 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.31x = 892.95 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.31x = 145,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,077.59/595.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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