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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.04, 615.06 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.04, 615.06 and 166.38 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.04 : 615.06 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.04/615.06 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.04x = 615.06 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.04x = 102,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,333.68/410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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