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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.33, 618.65 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.33, 618.65 and 168.93 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.33 : 618.65 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.33/618.65 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.33x = 618.65 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.33x = 104,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,508.54/412.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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