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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.73, 615.82 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.73, 615.82 and 167.01 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.73 : 615.82 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.73/615.82 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.73x = 615.82 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.73x = 102,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,844.60/410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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