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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.85, 608.94 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.85, 608.94 and 162.32 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.85 : 608.94 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.85/608.94 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.85x = 608.94 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.85x = 98,841.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,841.41/405.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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