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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 611.94 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 611.94 and 164.60 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 611.94 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/611.94 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 611.94 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 100,725.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,725.32/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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