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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.07, 611.65 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.07, 611.65 and 164.57 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.07 : 611.65 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.07/611.65 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.07x = 611.65 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.07x = 100,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,656.39/408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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