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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.65, 615.51 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.65, 615.51 and 166.87 is: 250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.65 : 615.51 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.65/615.51 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.65x = 615.51 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.65x = 102,710.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,710.15/410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.12

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