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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.30, 608.13 and 162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.30, 608.13 and 162.01 is: 243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.30 : 608.13 = 162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.30/608.13 = 162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.30x = 608.13 × 162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.30x = 98,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,521.62/405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.08

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