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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 610.18 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 610.18 and 163.12 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 610.18 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/610.18 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 610.18 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 99,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,532.56/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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