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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.76, 893.56 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.76, 893.56 and 162.95 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.76 : 893.56 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.76/893.56 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.76x = 893.56 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.76x = 145,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,605.60/595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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