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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.85, 610.43 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.85, 610.43 and 163.58 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.85 : 610.43 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.85/610.43 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.85x = 610.43 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.85x = 99,850.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,850.27/406.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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