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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.66, 618.99 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.66, 618.99 and 169.03 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.66 : 618.99 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.66/618.99 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.66x = 618.99 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.66x = 104,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,623.94/412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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