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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 616.52 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 616.52 and 167.48 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 616.52 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/616.52 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 616.52 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 103,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,254.77/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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