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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.95, 608.96 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.95, 608.96 and 162.50 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.95 : 608.96 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.95/608.96 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.95x = 608.96 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.95x = 98,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,953.36/405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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