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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.45, 615.90 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.45, 615.90 and 166.96 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.45 : 615.90 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.45/615.90 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.45x = 615.90 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.45x = 102,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,827.58/410.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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