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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 607.66 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 607.66 and 161.75 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 607.66 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/607.66 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 607.66 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 98,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,290.12/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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