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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.90, 614.98 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.90, 614.98 and 166.28 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.90 : 614.98 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.90/614.98 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.90x = 614.98 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.90x = 102,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,258.87/409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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