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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 608.87 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 608.87 and 162.86 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 608.87 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/608.87 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 608.87 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 99,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,156.71/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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