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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 618.28 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 618.28 and 168.78 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 618.28 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/618.28 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 618.28 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 104,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,353.30/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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