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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 617.61 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 617.61 and 168.58 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 617.61 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/617.61 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 617.61 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 104,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,116.69/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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