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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 617.29 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 617.29 and 164.52 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 617.29 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/617.29 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 617.29 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 101,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,556.55/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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