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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 609.87 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 609.87 and 163.05 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 609.87 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/609.87 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 609.87 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 99,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,438.49/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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