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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 609.76 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 609.76 and 162.97 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 609.76 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/609.76 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 609.76 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 99,371.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,371.27/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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