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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.24, 618.04 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.24, 618.04 and 168.52 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.24 : 618.04 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.24/618.04 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.24x = 618.04 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.24x = 104,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,152.10/412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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