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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 607.86 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 607.86 and 162.14 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 607.86 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/607.86 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 607.86 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 98,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,558.42/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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