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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.34, 618.52 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.34, 618.52 and 168.70 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.34 : 618.52 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.34/618.52 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.34x = 618.52 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.34x = 104,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,344.32/412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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