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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 618.86 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 618.86 and 168.99 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 618.86 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/618.86 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 618.86 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 104,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,581.15/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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