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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 617.80 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 617.80 and 168.60 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 617.80 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/617.80 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 617.80 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 104,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,161.08/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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