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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.76, 610.16 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.76, 610.16 and 163.25 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.76 : 610.16 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.76/610.16 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.76x = 610.16 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.76x = 99,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,608.62/406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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