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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 616.85 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 616.85 and 167.99 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 616.85 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/616.85 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 616.85 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 103,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,621.34/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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