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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 614.52 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 614.52 and 166.12 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 614.52 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/614.52 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 614.52 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 102,082.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,082.53/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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