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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.22, 608 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.22, 608 and 161.92 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.22 : 608 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.22/608 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.22x = 608 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.22x = 98,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,447.36/405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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