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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.06, 618 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.06, 618 and 168.34 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.06 : 618 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.06/618 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.06x = 618 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.06x = 104,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,034.12/412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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