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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.49, 616.96 and 167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.49, 616.96 and 167.95 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.49 : 616.96 = 167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.49/616.96 = 167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.49x = 616.96 × 167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.49x = 103,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,618.43/411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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