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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.90, 608.73 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.90, 608.73 and 162.54 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.90 : 608.73 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.90/608.73 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.90x = 608.73 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.90x = 98,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,942.97/405.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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