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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.77, 614.84 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.77, 614.84 and 166.46 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.77 : 614.84 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.77/614.84 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.77x = 614.84 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.77x = 102,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,342.36/409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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