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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.37, 612.66 and 161.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.37, 612.66 and 161.59 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.37 : 612.66 = 161.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.37/612.66 = 161.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.37x = 612.66 × 161.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.37x = 98,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,999.73/408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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