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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.17, 610.36 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.17, 610.36 and 163.86 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.17 : 610.36 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.17/610.36 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.17x = 610.36 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.17x = 100,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,013.59/407.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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