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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 609.52 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 609.52 and 162.84 is: 244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 609.52 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/609.52 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 609.52 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 99,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,254.24/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.26

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