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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.94, 627.15 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.94, 627.15 and 161.62 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.94 : 627.15 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.94/627.15 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.94x = 627.15 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.94x = 101,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,359.98/417.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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