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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 617.98 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 617.98 and 168.38 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 617.98 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/617.98 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 617.98 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 104,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,055.47/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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