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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 609.67 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 609.67 and 163.07 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 609.67 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/609.67 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 609.67 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 99,418.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,418.89/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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