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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 617.31 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 617.31 and 168.30 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 617.31 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/617.31 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 617.31 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 103,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,893.27/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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