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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 618.34 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 618.34 and 168.77 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 618.34 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/618.34 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 618.34 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 104,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,357.03/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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