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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 628.16 and 162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 628.16 and 162.13 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 628.16 = 162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/628.16 = 162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 628.16 × 162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 101,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,842.77/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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