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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.73, 614.57 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.73, 614.57 and 166.41 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.73 : 614.57 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.73/614.57 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.73x = 614.57 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.73x = 102,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,269.76/409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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