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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 617.17 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 617.17 and 167.81 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 617.17 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/617.17 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 617.17 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 103,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,564.11/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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