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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 619.20 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 619.20 and 169.30 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 619.20 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/619.20 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 619.20 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 104,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,830.56/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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