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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.05, 611.73 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.05, 611.73 and 164.51 is: 246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.05 : 611.73 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.05/611.73 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.05x = 611.73 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.05x = 100,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,632.64/408.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.62

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