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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.70, 617.90 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.70, 617.90 and 168.40 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.70 : 617.90 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.70/617.90 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.70x = 617.90 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.70x = 104,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,054.36/411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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