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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.21, 618.35 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.21, 618.35 and 168.67 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.21 : 618.35 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.21/618.35 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.21x = 618.35 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.21x = 104,296.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,296.25/412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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