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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.21, 612.56 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.21, 612.56 and 164.73 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.21 : 612.56 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.21/612.56 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.21x = 612.56 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.21x = 100,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,909.72/408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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