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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.65, 612.75 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.65, 612.75 and 164.89 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.65 : 612.75 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.65/612.75 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.65x = 612.75 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.65x = 101,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,036.35/408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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