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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.67, 611.70 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.67, 611.70 and 164.19 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.67 : 611.70 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.67/611.70 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.67x = 611.70 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.67x = 100,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,435.02/407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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