Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 627 and 161.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 418, 627 and 161.68 is: 242.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418 : 627 = 161.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418/627 = 161.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418x = 627 × 161.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418x = 101,373.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,373.36/418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242.52
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