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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 607.61 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 607.61 and 161.70 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 607.61 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/607.61 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 607.61 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 98,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,248.06/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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