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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.84, 893.78 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.84, 893.78 and 163 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.84 : 893.78 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.84/893.78 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.84x = 893.78 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.84x = 145,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,686.14/595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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