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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.69, 614.54 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.69, 614.54 and 162.91 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.69 : 614.54 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.69/614.54 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.69x = 614.54 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.69x = 100,114.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,114.71/409.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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