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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.20, 618.47 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.20, 618.47 and 168.68 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.20 : 618.47 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.20/618.47 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.20x = 618.47 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.20x = 104,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,319.58/412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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