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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 609.38 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 609.38 and 162.56 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 609.38 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/609.38 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 609.38 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 99,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,060.81/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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