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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.14, 615.55 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.14, 615.55 and 166.68 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.14 : 615.55 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.14/615.55 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.14x = 615.55 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.14x = 102,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,601.50/410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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