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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 611.64 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 611.64 and 164.32 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 611.64 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/611.64 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 611.64 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 100,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,504.68/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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