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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 608.96 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 608.96 and 162.51 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 608.96 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/608.96 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 608.96 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 98,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,961.28/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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