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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 608.58 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 608.58 and 162.14 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 608.58 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/608.58 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 608.58 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 98,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,672.12/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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