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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.29, 617.13 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.29, 617.13 and 167.88 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.29 : 617.13 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.29/617.13 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.29x = 617.13 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.29x = 103,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,603.78/411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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