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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 618.06 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 618.06 and 168.66 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 618.06 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/618.06 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 618.06 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 104,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,243.54/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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