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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 619.04 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 619.04 and 169.08 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 619.04 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/619.04 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 619.04 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 104,667.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,667.28/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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