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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 611.68 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 611.68 and 164.50 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 611.68 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/611.68 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 611.68 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 100,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,621.36/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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