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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.20, 607.28 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.20, 607.28 and 161.36 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.20 : 607.28 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.20/607.28 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.20x = 607.28 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.20x = 97,990.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,990.70/405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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