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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.84, 615 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.84, 615 and 166.56 is: 249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.84 : 615 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.84/615 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.84x = 615 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.84x = 102,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,434.40/409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.94

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