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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 893.73 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 893.73 and 162.93 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 893.73 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/893.73 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 893.73 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 145,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,615.43/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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