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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.71, 893.43 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.71, 893.43 and 162.75 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.71 : 893.43 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.71/893.43 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.71x = 893.43 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.71x = 145,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,405.73/595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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