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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.25, 615.42 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.25, 615.42 and 163.40 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 615.42 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/615.42 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 615.42 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 100,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,555.89/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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