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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.59, 615.68 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.59, 615.68 and 166.98 is: 250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.59 : 615.68 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.59/615.68 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.59x = 615.68 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.59x = 102,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,806.25/410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.39

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