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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 617.43 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 617.43 and 168.09 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 617.43 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/617.43 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 617.43 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 103,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,783.81/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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