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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.57, 609.98 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.57, 609.98 and 163.11 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.57 : 609.98 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.57/609.98 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.57x = 609.98 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.57x = 99,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,496.23/406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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