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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 608.72 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 608.72 and 162.43 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 608.72 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/608.72 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 608.72 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 98,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,873.77/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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