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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.79, 609.67 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.79, 609.67 and 163.18 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.79 : 609.67 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.79/609.67 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.79x = 609.67 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.79x = 99,482.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,482.09/406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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