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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.91, 613.20 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.91, 613.20 and 162.08 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.91 : 613.20 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.91/613.20 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.91x = 613.20 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.91x = 99,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,387.17/408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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