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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 612.06 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 612.06 and 164.46 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 612.06 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/612.06 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 612.06 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 100,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,659.39/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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