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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 619.52 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 619.52 and 166.22 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 619.52 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/619.52 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 619.52 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 102,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,976.61/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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