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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 629.16 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 629.16 and 162.96 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 629.16 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/629.16 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 629.16 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 102,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,527.91/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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