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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.27, 607.56 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.27, 607.56 and 161.75 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.27 : 607.56 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.27/607.56 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.27x = 607.56 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.27x = 98,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,272.83/405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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