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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 609.72 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 609.72 and 162.90 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 609.72 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/609.72 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 609.72 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 99,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,323.39/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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