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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.11, 628.63 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.11, 628.63 and 162.61 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.11 : 628.63 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.11/628.63 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.11x = 628.63 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.11x = 102,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,221.52/419.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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