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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 618.62 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 618.62 and 168.96 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 618.62 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/618.62 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 618.62 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 104,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,520.14/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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