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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 627.90 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 627.90 and 162.12 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 627.90 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/627.90 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 627.90 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 101,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,795.15/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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