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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.98, 617.94 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.98, 617.94 and 168.53 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.98 : 617.94 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.98/617.94 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.98x = 617.94 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.98x = 104,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,138.34/411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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