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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.62, 611.46 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.62, 611.46 and 164.11 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.62 : 611.46 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.62/611.46 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.62x = 611.46 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.62x = 100,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,346.70/407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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