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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 617.12 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 617.12 and 164.42 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 617.12 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/617.12 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 617.12 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 101,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,464.20/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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