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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.58, 618.91 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.58, 618.91 and 169.04 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.58 : 618.91 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.58/618.91 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.58x = 618.91 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.58x = 104,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,621.67/412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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