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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.57, 617.36 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.57, 617.36 and 168.27 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.57 : 617.36 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.57/617.36 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.57x = 617.36 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.57x = 103,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,882.33/411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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