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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.41, 607.48 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.41, 607.48 and 161.82 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.41 : 607.48 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.41/607.48 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.41x = 607.48 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.41x = 98,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,302.01/405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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