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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 610.04 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 610.04 and 163.14 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 610.04 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/610.04 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 610.04 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 99,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,521.93/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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