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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 615.50 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 615.50 and 166.80 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 615.50 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/615.50 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 615.50 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 102,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,665.40/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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