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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 612.18 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 612.18 and 161.16 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 612.18 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/612.18 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 612.18 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 98,658.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,658.93/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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