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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 611.93 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 611.93 and 164.42 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 611.93 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/611.93 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 611.93 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 100,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,615.47/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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