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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.34, 615.17 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.34, 615.17 and 167.04 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.34 : 615.17 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.34/615.17 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.34x = 615.17 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.34x = 102,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,758.00/410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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