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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 609.47 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 609.47 and 163.02 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 609.47 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/609.47 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 609.47 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 99,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,354.98/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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