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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 609.17 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 609.17 and 162.48 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 609.17 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/609.17 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 609.17 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 98,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,977.13/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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