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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 617.46 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 617.46 and 168.02 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 617.46 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/617.46 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 617.46 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 103,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,745.63/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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