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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 617.82 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 617.82 and 168.38 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 617.82 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/617.82 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 617.82 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 104,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,028.53/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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