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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 609.33 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 609.33 and 162.69 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 609.33 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/609.33 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 609.33 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 99,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,131.90/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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