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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.35, 618.59 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.35, 618.59 and 168.85 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.35 : 618.59 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.35/618.59 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.35x = 618.59 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.35x = 104,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,448.92/412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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