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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.82, 617.29 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.82, 617.29 and 168.14 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.82 : 617.29 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.82/617.29 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.82x = 617.29 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.82x = 103,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,792.26/411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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