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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 617.32 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 617.32 and 168.05 is: 252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 617.32 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/617.32 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 617.32 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 103,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,737.54/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.10

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