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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 614.88 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 614.88 and 166.55 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 614.88 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/614.88 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 614.88 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 102,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,405.19/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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