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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.61, 614.64 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.61, 614.64 and 166.30 is: 249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.61 : 614.64 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.61/614.64 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.61x = 614.64 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.61x = 102,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,216.24/409.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.55

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