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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.13, 608.86 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.13, 608.86 and 162.59 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 608.86 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/608.86 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 608.86 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 98,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,994.55/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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