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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.54, 617.31 and 167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.54, 617.31 and 167.89 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.54 : 617.31 = 167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.54/617.31 = 167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.54x = 617.31 × 167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.54x = 103,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,639.34/411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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