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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.88, 611.94 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.88, 611.94 and 164.48 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.88 : 611.94 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.88/611.94 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.88x = 611.94 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.88x = 100,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,651.89/407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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