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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 609.92 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 609.92 and 163.18 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 609.92 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/609.92 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 609.92 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 99,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,526.75/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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