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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.05, 615.14 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.05, 615.14 and 166.59 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.05 : 615.14 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.05/615.14 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.05x = 615.14 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.05x = 102,472.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,472.26/410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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