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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 610.47 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 610.47 and 163.62 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 610.47 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/610.47 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 610.47 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 99,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,885.10/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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