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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 617.71 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 617.71 and 168.06 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 617.71 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/617.71 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 617.71 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 103,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,812.34/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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