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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 608.58 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 608.58 and 162.08 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 608.58 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/608.58 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 608.58 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 98,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,638.65/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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