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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 611.22 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 611.22 and 163.86 is: 245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 611.22 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/611.22 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 611.22 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 100,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,154.51/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.98

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