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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 609 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 609 and 162.52 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 609 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/609 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 609 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 98,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,974.68/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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