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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.69, 618.93 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.69, 618.93 and 169.17 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.69 : 618.93 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.69/618.93 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.69x = 618.93 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.69x = 104,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,704.39/412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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