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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 618.24 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 618.24 and 168.78 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 618.24 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/618.24 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 618.24 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 104,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,346.55/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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