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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 610.07 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 610.07 and 163.18 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 610.07 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/610.07 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 610.07 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 99,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,551.22/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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