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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.77, 614.66 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.77, 614.66 and 166.23 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.77 : 614.66 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.77/614.66 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.77x = 614.66 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.77x = 102,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,174.10/409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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