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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 618.41 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 618.41 and 168.76 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 618.41 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/618.41 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 618.41 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 104,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,362.87/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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