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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.89, 609.07 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.89, 609.07 and 162.42 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.89 : 609.07 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.89/609.07 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.89x = 609.07 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.89x = 98,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,925.15/405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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