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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.95, 615.24 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.95, 615.24 and 166.68 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.95 : 615.24 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.95/615.24 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.95x = 615.24 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.95x = 102,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,548.20/409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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