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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.83, 609.19 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.83, 609.19 and 162.52 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.83 : 609.19 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.83/609.19 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.83x = 609.19 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.83x = 99,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,006.83/405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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