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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 607.59 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 607.59 and 161.55 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 607.59 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/607.59 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 607.59 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 98,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,156.16/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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