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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 617.45 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 617.45 and 168.03 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 617.45 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/617.45 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 617.45 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 103,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,750.12/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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