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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.13, 927.20 and 162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.13, 927.20 and 162.13 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.13 : 927.20 = 162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.13/927.20 = 162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.13x = 927.20 × 162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.13x = 150,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,321.49/618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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