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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.26, 612.59 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.26, 612.59 and 164.97 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.26 : 612.59 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.26/612.59 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.26x = 612.59 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.26x = 101,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,058.15/408.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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