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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 617.67 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 617.67 and 168.34 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 617.67 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/617.67 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 617.67 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 103,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,978.57/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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