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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.67, 621.73 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.67, 621.73 and 167.80 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.67 : 621.73 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.67/621.73 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.67x = 621.73 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.67x = 104,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,326.29/414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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