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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.09, 610.72 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.09, 610.72 and 163.62 is: 245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.09 : 610.72 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.09/610.72 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.09x = 610.72 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.09x = 99,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,925.60/407.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.46

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