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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 611.55 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 611.55 and 164.23 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 611.55 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/611.55 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 611.55 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 100,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,433.33/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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