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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 614.41 and 166.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 614.41 and 166.00 is: 248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 614.41 = 166.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/614.41 = 166.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 614.41 × 166.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 101,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,991.73/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.91

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