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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.75, 617.28 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.75, 617.28 and 168.45 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.75 : 617.28 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.75/617.28 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.75x = 617.28 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.75x = 103,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,980.82/411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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