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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.30, 609.63 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.30, 609.63 and 163.01 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.30 : 609.63 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.30/609.63 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.30x = 609.63 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.30x = 99,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,375.79/406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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