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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 619 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 619 and 169.29 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 619 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/619 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 619 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 104,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,790.51/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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