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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 618.86 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 618.86 and 169.10 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 618.86 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/618.86 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 618.86 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 104,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,649.23/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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