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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.66, 618.76 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.66, 618.76 and 169.35 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.66 : 618.76 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.66/618.76 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.66x = 618.76 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.66x = 104,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,787.01/412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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