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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406, 608.80 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406, 608.80 and 162.46 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 608.80 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/608.80 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 608.80 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 98,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,905.65/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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