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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 607.56 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 607.56 and 161.68 is: 242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 607.56 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/607.56 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 607.56 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 98,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,230.30/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.40

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