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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 609.71 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 609.71 and 162.87 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 609.71 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/609.71 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 609.71 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 99,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,303.47/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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