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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 616.78 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 616.78 and 167.74 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 616.78 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/616.78 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 616.78 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 103,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,458.68/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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