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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 619.07 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 619.07 and 168.98 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 619.07 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/619.07 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 619.07 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 104,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,606.51/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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