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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 608.14 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 608.14 and 161.90 is: 242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 608.14 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/608.14 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 608.14 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 98,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,457.87/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.89

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