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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.78, 608.61 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.78, 608.61 and 162.12 is: 243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.78 : 608.61 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.78/608.61 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.78x = 608.61 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.78x = 98,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,667.32/405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.16

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