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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.24, 614.22 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.24, 614.22 and 165.94 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.24 : 614.22 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.24/614.22 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.24x = 614.22 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.24x = 101,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,923.67/409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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