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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.05, 618.07 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.05, 618.07 and 168.58 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.05 : 618.07 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.05/618.07 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.05x = 618.07 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.05x = 104,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,191.15/412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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