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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.74, 611.46 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.74, 611.46 and 164.20 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.74 : 611.46 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.74/611.46 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.74x = 611.46 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.74x = 100,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,401.73/407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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