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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 607.83 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 607.83 and 161.73 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 607.83 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/607.83 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 607.83 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 98,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,304.35/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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