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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 618.21 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 618.21 and 168.45 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 618.21 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/618.21 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 618.21 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 104,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,137.47/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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