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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.63, 608.19 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.63, 608.19 and 161.88 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.63 : 608.19 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.63/608.19 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.63x = 608.19 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.63x = 98,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,453.80/405.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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