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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 611.39 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 611.39 and 164.31 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 611.39 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/611.39 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 611.39 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 100,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,457.49/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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