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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 618.14 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 618.14 and 168.63 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 618.14 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/618.14 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 618.14 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 104,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,238.05/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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