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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 618.21 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 618.21 and 168.66 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 618.21 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/618.21 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 618.21 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 104,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,269.62/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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