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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 615.29 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 615.29 and 166.74 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 615.29 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/615.29 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 615.29 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 102,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,592.62/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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