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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.69, 615.83 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.69, 615.83 and 167.06 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.69 : 615.83 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.69/615.83 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.69x = 615.83 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.69x = 102,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,880.56/410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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