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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.19, 618.50 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.19, 618.50 and 168.69 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.19 : 618.50 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.19/618.50 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.19x = 618.50 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.19x = 104,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,335.19/412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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