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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.70, 614.55 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.70, 614.55 and 166.40 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.70 : 614.55 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.70/614.55 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.70x = 614.55 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.70x = 102,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,261.12/409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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