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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 615.22 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 615.22 and 166.62 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 615.22 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/615.22 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 615.22 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 102,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,507.32/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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