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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 621.76 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 621.76 and 167.73 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 621.76 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/621.76 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 621.76 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 104,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,284.70/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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