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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 616.28 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 616.28 and 167.27 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 616.28 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/616.28 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 616.28 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 103,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,081.24/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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