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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.87, 610.08 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.87, 610.08 and 163.27 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.87 : 610.08 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.87/610.08 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.87x = 610.08 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.87x = 99,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,605.40/406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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