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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 627.94 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 627.94 and 162.38 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 627.94 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/627.94 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 627.94 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 101,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,964.90/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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