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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.47, 616.83 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.47, 616.83 and 167.83 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.47 : 616.83 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.47/616.83 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.47x = 616.83 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.47x = 103,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,522.58/411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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