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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.05, 615.09 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.05, 615.09 and 166.54 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.05 : 615.09 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.05/615.09 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.05x = 615.09 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.05x = 102,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,437.09/410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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