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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.05, 615.33 and 166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.05, 615.33 and 166.57 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.05 : 615.33 = 166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.05/615.33 = 166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.05x = 615.33 × 166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.05x = 102,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,494.69/410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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