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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 617.90 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 617.90 and 168.31 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 617.90 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/617.90 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 617.90 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 103,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,998.75/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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