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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.15, 616.56 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.15, 616.56 and 167.59 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.15 : 616.56 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.15/616.56 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.15x = 616.56 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.15x = 103,326.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,326.21/411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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