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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.12, 615.21 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.12, 615.21 and 163.42 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.12 : 615.21 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.12/615.21 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.12x = 615.21 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.12x = 100,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,537.62/410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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