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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 618.48 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 618.48 and 169.05 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 618.48 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/618.48 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 618.48 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 104,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,554.04/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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