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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.71, 612.17 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.71, 612.17 and 164.71 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.71 : 612.17 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.71/612.17 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.71x = 612.17 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.71x = 100,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,830.52/407.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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