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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.79, 611.84 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.79, 611.84 and 164.39 is: 246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.79 : 611.84 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.79/611.84 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.79x = 611.84 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.79x = 100,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,577.73/407.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.64

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