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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.54, 615.97 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.54, 615.97 and 167.14 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.54 : 615.97 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.54/615.97 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.54x = 615.97 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.54x = 102,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,953.23/410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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