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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 614.93 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 614.93 and 163.22 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 614.93 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/614.93 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 614.93 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 100,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,364.98/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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