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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 608.13 and 161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 608.13 and 161.97 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 608.13 = 161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/608.13 = 161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 608.13 × 161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 98,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,498.82/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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