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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.26, 615.16 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.26, 615.16 and 166.50 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.26 : 615.16 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.26/615.16 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.26x = 615.16 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.26x = 102,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,424.14/410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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