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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 618.98 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 618.98 and 169.16 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 618.98 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/618.98 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 618.98 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 104,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,702.72/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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