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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.42, 618.10 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.42, 618.10 and 168.80 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.42 : 618.10 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.42/618.10 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.42x = 618.10 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.42x = 104,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,335.28/412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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