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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.30, 618.63 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.30, 618.63 and 168.88 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.30 : 618.63 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.30/618.63 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.30x = 618.63 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.30x = 104,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,474.23/412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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