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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.74, 617.58 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.74, 617.58 and 168.08 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.74 : 617.58 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.74/617.58 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.74x = 617.58 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.74x = 103,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,802.85/411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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