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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.21, 607.50 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.21, 607.50 and 161.64 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.21 : 607.50 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.21/607.50 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.21x = 607.50 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.21x = 98,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,196.30/405.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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