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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 614.90 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 614.90 and 166.41 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 614.90 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/614.90 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 614.90 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 102,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,324.68/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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