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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.67, 613.97 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.67, 613.97 and 166.07 is: 248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.67 : 613.97 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.67/613.97 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.67x = 613.97 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.67x = 101,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,958.10/409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.88

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