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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.77, 608.99 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.77, 608.99 and 162.29 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.77 : 608.99 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.77/608.99 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.77x = 608.99 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.77x = 98,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,833.70/405.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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