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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.71, 608.60 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.71, 608.60 and 162.11 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.71 : 608.60 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.71/608.60 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.71x = 608.60 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.71x = 98,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,657.51/405.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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