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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.57, 618.85 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.57, 618.85 and 169.09 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.57 : 618.85 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.57/618.85 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.57x = 618.85 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.57x = 104,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,641.35/412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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