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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.22, 618.32 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.22, 618.32 and 168.68 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.22 : 618.32 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.22/618.32 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.22x = 618.32 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.22x = 104,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,300.19/412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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