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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 615.56 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 615.56 and 166.73 is: 250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 615.56 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/615.56 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 615.56 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 102,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,633.02/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.09

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