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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.63, 611.19 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.63, 611.19 and 163.88 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 611.19 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/611.19 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 611.19 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 100,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,161.82/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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