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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.70, 608.87 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.70, 608.87 and 162.39 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.70 : 608.87 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.70/608.87 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.70x = 608.87 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.70x = 98,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,870.54/405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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