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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.69, 611.67 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.69, 611.67 and 164.15 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.69 : 611.67 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.69/611.67 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.69x = 611.67 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.69x = 100,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,405.63/407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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