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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.74, 610.26 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.74, 610.26 and 163.13 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.74 : 610.26 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.74/610.26 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.74x = 610.26 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.74x = 99,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,548.66/406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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