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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 617.49 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 617.49 and 168.20 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 617.49 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/617.49 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 617.49 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 103,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,861.82/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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