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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.86, 608.58 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.86, 608.58 and 162.25 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.86 : 608.58 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.86/608.58 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.86x = 608.58 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.86x = 98,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,740.58/405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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