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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 617.76 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 617.76 and 168.71 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 617.76 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/617.76 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 617.76 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 104,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,219.20/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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