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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.49, 615.46 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.49, 615.46 and 166.95 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.49 : 615.46 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.49/615.46 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.49x = 615.46 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.49x = 102,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,747.55/410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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