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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 610.25 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 610.25 and 163.02 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 610.25 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/610.25 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 610.25 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 99,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,482.96/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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