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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.95, 916.31 and 166.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.95, 916.31 and 166.21 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.95 : 916.31 = 166.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.95/916.31 = 166.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.95x = 916.31 × 166.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.95x = 152,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,299.89/610.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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