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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 610.07 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 610.07 and 163.23 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 610.07 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/610.07 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 610.07 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 99,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,580.91/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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