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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.25, 608.22 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.25, 608.22 and 161.94 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 608.22 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/608.22 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 608.22 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 98,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,495.15/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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