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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 615.91 and 167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 615.91 and 167.21 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 615.91 = 167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/615.91 = 167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 615.91 × 167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 102,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,982.40/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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