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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.41, 618.80 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.41, 618.80 and 168.89 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.41 : 618.80 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.41/618.80 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.41x = 618.80 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.41x = 104,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,509.83/412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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