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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.55, 616.02 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.55, 616.02 and 167.55 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.55 : 616.02 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.55/616.02 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.55x = 616.02 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.55x = 103,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,214.15/410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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