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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.65, 611.37 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.65, 611.37 and 164.12 is: 246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.65 : 611.37 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.65/611.37 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.65x = 611.37 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.65x = 100,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,337.22/407.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.14

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