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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.47, 609.98 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.47, 609.98 and 163.05 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.47 : 609.98 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.47/609.98 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.47x = 609.98 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.47x = 99,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,457.24/406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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