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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 614.97 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 614.97 and 166.51 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 614.97 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/614.97 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 614.97 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 102,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,394.75/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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