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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 616.22 and 167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 616.22 and 167.17 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 616.22 = 167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/616.22 = 167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 616.22 × 167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 103,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,014.87/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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