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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 607.60 and 161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 607.60 and 161.77 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 607.60 = 161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/607.60 = 161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 607.60 × 161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 98,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,291.45/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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