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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 608.56 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 608.56 and 162.09 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 608.56 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/608.56 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 608.56 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 98,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,641.49/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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