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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.85, 610.34 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.85, 610.34 and 163.37 is: 245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.85 : 610.34 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.85/610.34 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.85x = 610.34 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.85x = 99,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,710.43/406.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.08

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