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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 617.72 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 617.72 and 168.55 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 617.72 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/617.72 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 617.72 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 104,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,114.32/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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