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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 619.04 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 619.04 and 169.20 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 619.04 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/619.04 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 619.04 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 104,741.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,741.57/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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