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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.19, 607.92 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.19, 607.92 and 161.65 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.19 : 607.92 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.19/607.92 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.19x = 607.92 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.19x = 98,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,270.27/405.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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