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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.62, 610.98 and 163.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.62, 610.98 and 163.99 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.62 : 610.98 = 163.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.62/610.98 = 163.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.62x = 610.98 × 163.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.62x = 100,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,194.61/407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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