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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.72, 611.96 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.72, 611.96 and 164.44 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.72 : 611.96 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.72/611.96 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.72x = 611.96 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.72x = 100,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,630.70/407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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