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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.93, 616.40 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.93, 616.40 and 167.31 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.93 : 616.40 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.93/616.40 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.93x = 616.40 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.93x = 103,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,130.30/410.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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