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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 660.01 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 660.01 and 162.49 is: 243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 660.01 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/660.01 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 660.01 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 107,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,242.96/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.77

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