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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.84, 615.87 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.84, 615.87 and 163.98 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.84 : 615.87 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.84/615.87 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.84x = 615.87 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.84x = 100,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,986.64/410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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