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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.53, 608.39 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.53, 608.39 and 162.31 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.53 : 608.39 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.53/608.39 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.53x = 608.39 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.53x = 98,743.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,743.93/405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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