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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 609.45 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 609.45 and 162.69 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 609.45 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/609.45 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 609.45 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 99,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,151.42/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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