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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 618.31 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 618.31 and 168.67 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 618.31 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/618.31 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 618.31 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 104,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,289.83/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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