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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.09, 618.02 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.09, 618.02 and 168.56 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.09 : 618.02 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.09/618.02 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.09x = 618.02 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.09x = 104,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,174.57/412.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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