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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 609.84 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 609.84 and 163.17 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 609.84 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/609.84 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 609.84 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 99,507.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,507.59/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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