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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 612.36 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 612.36 and 164.84 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 612.36 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/612.36 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 612.36 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 100,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,938.36/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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