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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.38, 607.98 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.38, 607.98 and 161.84 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.38 : 607.98 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.38/607.98 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.38x = 607.98 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.38x = 98,395.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,395.48/405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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