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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.83, 617.78 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.83, 617.78 and 168.35 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.83 : 617.78 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.83/617.78 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.83x = 617.78 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.83x = 104,002.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,002.42/411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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