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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 618.53 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 618.53 and 168.75 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 618.53 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/618.53 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 618.53 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 104,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,376.94/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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