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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.24, 618.33 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.24, 618.33 and 168.76 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.24 : 618.33 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.24/618.33 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.24x = 618.33 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.24x = 104,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,349.37/412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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