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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 609.86 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 609.86 and 163.29 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 609.86 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/609.86 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 609.86 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 99,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,583.22/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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