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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.95, 611.50 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.95, 611.50 and 161.06 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.95 : 611.50 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.95/611.50 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.95x = 611.50 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.95x = 98,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,485.03/407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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