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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.92, 616.37 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.92, 616.37 and 167.40 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.92 : 616.37 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.92/616.37 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.92x = 616.37 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.92x = 103,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,179.50/410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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