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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 608.20 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 608.20 and 161.93 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 608.20 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/608.20 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 608.20 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 98,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,485.83/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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