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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 614.12 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 614.12 and 166.25 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 614.12 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/614.12 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 614.12 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 102,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,098.15/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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