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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.43, 627.46 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.43, 627.46 and 161.75 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.43 : 627.46 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.43/627.46 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.43x = 627.46 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.43x = 101,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,491.66/418.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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