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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.85, 608.32 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.85, 608.32 and 162.21 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.85 : 608.32 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.85/608.32 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.85x = 608.32 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.85x = 98,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,675.59/405.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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