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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.19, 616.92 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.19, 616.92 and 167.58 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.19 : 616.92 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.19/616.92 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.19x = 616.92 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.19x = 103,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,382.83/411.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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