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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.31, 616.55 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.31, 616.55 and 168.01 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.31 : 616.55 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.31/616.55 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.31x = 616.55 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.31x = 103,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,585.44/411.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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