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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 618.07 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 618.07 and 168.46 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 618.07 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/618.07 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 618.07 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 104,120.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,120.07/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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