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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.32, 612.63 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.32, 612.63 and 164.87 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.32 : 612.63 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.32/612.63 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.32x = 612.63 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.32x = 101,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,001.24/408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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