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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 628.53 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 628.53 and 162.38 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 628.53 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/628.53 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 628.53 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 102,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,060.70/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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