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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.47, 616.59 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.47, 616.59 and 167.86 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.47 : 616.59 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.47/616.59 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.47x = 616.59 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.47x = 103,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,500.80/411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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