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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 618.35 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 618.35 and 168.63 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 618.35 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/618.35 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 618.35 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 104,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,269.27/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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