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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 608.51 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 608.51 and 162.54 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 608.51 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/608.51 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 608.51 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 98,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,903.36/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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