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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 617.49 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 617.49 and 168.36 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 617.49 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/617.49 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 617.49 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 103,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,960.62/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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