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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 893.41 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 893.41 and 162.83 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 893.41 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/893.41 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 893.41 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 145,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,473.95/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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