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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 618.64 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 618.64 and 168.95 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 618.64 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/618.64 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 618.64 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 104,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,520.35/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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