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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.39, 615.75 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.39, 615.75 and 166.93 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.39 : 615.75 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.39/615.75 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.39x = 615.75 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.39x = 102,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,786.31/410.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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