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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.86, 610.20 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.86, 610.20 and 163.44 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.86 : 610.20 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.86/610.20 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.86x = 610.20 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.86x = 99,731.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,731.09/406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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