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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.91, 617.81 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.91, 617.81 and 168.44 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.91 : 617.81 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.91/617.81 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.91x = 617.81 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.91x = 104,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,063.92/411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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