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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 615.72 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 615.72 and 166.86 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 615.72 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/615.72 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 615.72 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 102,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,739.04/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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