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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 611.89 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 611.89 and 164.57 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 611.89 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/611.89 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 611.89 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 100,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,695.27/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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