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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 618.67 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 618.67 and 168.96 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 618.67 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/618.67 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 618.67 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 104,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,530.48/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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