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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.95, 615.18 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.95, 615.18 and 166.44 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.95 : 615.18 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.95/615.18 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.95x = 615.18 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.95x = 102,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,390.56/409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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