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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 627.36 and 161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 627.36 and 161.78 is: 242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 627.36 = 161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/627.36 = 161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 627.36 × 161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 101,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,494.30/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.65

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