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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.35, 627.52 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.35, 627.52 and 161.85 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.35 : 627.52 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.35/627.52 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.35x = 627.52 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.35x = 101,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,563.30/418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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