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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 616.20 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 616.20 and 167.26 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 616.20 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/616.20 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 616.20 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 103,065.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,065.61/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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