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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 618.88 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 618.88 and 169.20 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 618.88 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/618.88 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 618.88 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 104,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,714.50/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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