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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.61, 611.19 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.61, 611.19 and 164.19 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.61 : 611.19 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.61/611.19 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.61x = 611.19 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.61x = 100,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,351.29/407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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