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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.66, 615.96 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.66, 615.96 and 167.12 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.66 : 615.96 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.66/615.96 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.66x = 615.96 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.66x = 102,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,939.24/410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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