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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.61, 620.16 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.61, 620.16 and 166.92 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.61 : 620.16 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.61/620.16 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.61x = 620.16 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.61x = 103,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,518.52/413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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