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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 610.56 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 610.56 and 163.51 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 610.56 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/610.56 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 610.56 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 99,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,831.85/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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