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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.47, 611.14 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.47, 611.14 and 164.01 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.47 : 611.14 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.47/611.14 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.47x = 611.14 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.47x = 100,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,233.07/407.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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