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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.23, 616.57 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.23, 616.57 and 167.51 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.23 : 616.57 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.23/616.57 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.23x = 616.57 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.23x = 103,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,278.14/411.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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