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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.00, 617.97 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.00, 617.97 and 168.51 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.00 : 617.97 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.00/617.97 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.00x = 617.97 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.00x = 104,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,137.07/412.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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