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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.49, 608.37 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.49, 608.37 and 161.88 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.49 : 608.37 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.49/608.37 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.49x = 608.37 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.49x = 98,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,482.94/405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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