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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.70, 610.18 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.70, 610.18 and 163.16 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.70 : 610.18 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.70/610.18 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.70x = 610.18 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.70x = 99,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,556.97/406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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