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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 616.83 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 616.83 and 167.73 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 616.83 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/616.83 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 616.83 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 103,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,460.90/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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