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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.74, 609.62 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.74, 609.62 and 162.96 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.74 : 609.62 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.74/609.62 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.74x = 609.62 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.74x = 99,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,343.68/406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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