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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.51, 615.54 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.51, 615.54 and 166.75 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.51 : 615.54 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.51/615.54 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.51x = 615.54 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.51x = 102,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,640.46/410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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