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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.33, 618.36 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.33, 618.36 and 168.79 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.33 : 618.36 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.33/618.36 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.33x = 618.36 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.33x = 104,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,372.98/412.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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