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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 617.14 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 617.14 and 168.35 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 617.14 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/617.14 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 617.14 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 103,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,898.32/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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