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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.25, 615.62 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.25, 615.62 and 166.77 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 615.62 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/615.62 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 615.62 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 102,667.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,667.36/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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