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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.09, 614.60 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.09, 614.60 and 166.33 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.09 : 614.60 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.09/614.60 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.09x = 614.60 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.09x = 102,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,222.51/410.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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