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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 609.36 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 609.36 and 162.92 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 609.36 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/609.36 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 609.36 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 99,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,276.93/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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