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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.31, 612.49 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.31, 612.49 and 164.80 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.31 : 612.49 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.31/612.49 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.31x = 612.49 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.31x = 100,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,938.35/408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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