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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.63, 614.45 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.63, 614.45 and 166.16 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.63 : 614.45 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.63/614.45 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.63x = 614.45 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.63x = 102,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,096.18/409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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