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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.67, 608.70 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.67, 608.70 and 162.19 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.67 : 608.70 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.67/608.70 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.67x = 608.70 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.67x = 98,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,725.05/405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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