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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 620.78 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 620.78 and 167.04 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 620.78 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/620.78 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 620.78 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 103,694.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,694.26/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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