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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.77, 611.35 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.77, 611.35 and 164.16 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.77 : 611.35 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.77/611.35 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.77x = 611.35 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.77x = 100,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,359.22/407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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