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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.61, 609.94 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.61, 609.94 and 163.10 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.61 : 609.94 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.61/609.94 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.61x = 609.94 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.61x = 99,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,483.50/406.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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