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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 610.47 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 610.47 and 163.71 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 610.47 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/610.47 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 610.47 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 99,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,940.04/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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