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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 610.59 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 610.59 and 163.59 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 610.59 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/610.59 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 610.59 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 99,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,886.42/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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