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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.60, 610.04 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.60, 610.04 and 163.28 is: 244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.60 : 610.04 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.60/610.04 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.60x = 610.04 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.60x = 99,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,607.33/406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.98

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