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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.55, 893.34 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.55, 893.34 and 162.71 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.55 : 893.34 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.55/893.34 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.55x = 893.34 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.55x = 145,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,355.35/595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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