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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.30, 610.61 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.30, 610.61 and 163.76 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.30 : 610.61 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.30/610.61 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.30x = 610.61 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.30x = 99,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,989.62/407.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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