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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 609.27 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 609.27 and 162.69 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 609.27 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/609.27 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 609.27 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 99,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,122.14/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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