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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.94, 617.71 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.94, 617.71 and 168.31 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 617.71 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/617.71 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 617.71 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 103,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,966.77/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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