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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 614.08 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 614.08 and 166.15 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 614.08 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/614.08 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 614.08 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 102,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,030.37/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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