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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 618.08 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 618.08 and 168.57 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 618.08 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/618.08 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 618.08 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 104,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,188.90/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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