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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.13, 612.24 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.13, 612.24 and 161.49 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.13 : 612.24 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.13/612.24 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.13x = 612.24 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.13x = 98,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,870.64/408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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