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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.14, 607.50 and 161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.14, 607.50 and 161.72 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.14 : 607.50 = 161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.14/607.50 = 161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.14x = 607.50 × 161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.14x = 98,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,244.90/405.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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