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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.89, 609.01 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.89, 609.01 and 162.35 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.89 : 609.01 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.89/609.01 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.89x = 609.01 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.89x = 98,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,874.70/405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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