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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.21, 609.32 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.21, 609.32 and 162.80 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.21 : 609.32 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.21/609.32 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.21x = 609.32 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.21x = 99,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,197.30/406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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