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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 611.76 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 611.76 and 164.64 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 611.76 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/611.76 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 611.76 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 100,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,720.17/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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