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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.85, 615.12 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.85, 615.12 and 166.44 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.85 : 615.12 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.85/615.12 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.85x = 615.12 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.85x = 102,380.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,380.57/409.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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