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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 607.28 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 607.28 and 161.46 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 607.28 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/607.28 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 607.28 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 98,051.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,051.43/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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