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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 627.78 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 627.78 and 161.88 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 627.78 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/627.78 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 627.78 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 101,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,625.03/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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