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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 618.55 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 618.55 and 168.84 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 618.55 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/618.55 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 618.55 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 104,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,435.56/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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