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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.06, 618.30 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.06, 618.30 and 168.60 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.06 : 618.30 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.06/618.30 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.06x = 618.30 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.06x = 104,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,245.38/412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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