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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 627.84 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 627.84 and 162 is: 243

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 627.84 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/627.84 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 627.84 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 101,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,710.08/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243

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