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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 611.64 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 611.64 and 164.58 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 611.64 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/611.64 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 611.64 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 100,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,663.71/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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