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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.47, 612.09 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.47, 612.09 and 164.86 is: 247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.47 : 612.09 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.47/612.09 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.47x = 612.09 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.47x = 100,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,909.16/408.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.04

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