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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 609.96 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 609.96 and 163.11 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 609.96 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/609.96 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 609.96 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 99,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,490.58/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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