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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.49, 617.31 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.49, 617.31 and 168.01 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.49 : 617.31 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.49/617.31 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.49x = 617.31 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.49x = 103,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,716.14/411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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