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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 617.53 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 617.53 and 168.05 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 617.53 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/617.53 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 617.53 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 103,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,775.92/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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