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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 615.37 and 167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 615.37 and 167.00 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 615.37 = 167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/615.37 = 167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 615.37 × 167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 102,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,767.54/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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