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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.62, 893.30 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.62, 893.30 and 162.72 is: 244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.62 : 893.30 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.62/893.30 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.62x = 893.30 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.62x = 145,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,356.96/595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.04

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