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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.23, 612.21 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.23, 612.21 and 164.69 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.23 : 612.21 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.23/612.21 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.23x = 612.21 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.23x = 100,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,824.86/408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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