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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.39, 892.96 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.39, 892.96 and 162.45 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.39 : 892.96 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.39/892.96 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.39x = 892.96 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.39x = 145,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,061.35/595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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