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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 620.98 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 620.98 and 167.22 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 620.98 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/620.98 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 620.98 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 103,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,839.86/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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