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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.99, 609.93 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.99, 609.93 and 163.36 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.99 : 609.93 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.99/609.93 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.99x = 609.93 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.99x = 99,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,638.16/406.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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