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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.70, 617.74 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.70, 617.74 and 168.22 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.70 : 617.74 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.70/617.74 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.70x = 617.74 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.70x = 103,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,916.22/411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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