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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.36, 615.34 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.36, 615.34 and 166.70 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.36 : 615.34 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.36/615.34 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.36x = 615.34 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.36x = 102,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,577.18/410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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