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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.88, 614.92 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.88, 614.92 and 166.28 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.88 : 614.92 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.88/614.92 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.88x = 614.92 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.88x = 102,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,248.90/409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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