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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.30, 616.80 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.30, 616.80 and 164.40 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.30 : 616.80 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.30/616.80 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.30x = 616.80 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.30x = 101,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,401.92/411.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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