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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.35, 611.52 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.35, 611.52 and 164.08 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.35 : 611.52 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.35/611.52 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.35x = 611.52 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.35x = 100,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,338.20/407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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