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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 617.95 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 617.95 and 168.47 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 617.95 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/617.95 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 617.95 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 104,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,102.95/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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