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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.18, 607.86 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.18, 607.86 and 161.64 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.18 : 607.86 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.18/607.86 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.18x = 607.86 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.18x = 98,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,254.49/405.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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