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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.13, 613.74 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.13, 613.74 and 162.49 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.13 : 613.74 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.13/613.74 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.13x = 613.74 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.13x = 99,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,726.61/409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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