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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.25, 617.90 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.25, 617.90 and 168.48 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 617.90 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/617.90 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 617.90 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 104,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,102.95/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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