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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.33, 893.02 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.33, 893.02 and 162.49 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.33 : 893.02 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.33/893.02 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.33x = 893.02 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.33x = 145,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,102.35/595.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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