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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 619.14 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 619.14 and 169.42 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 619.14 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/619.14 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 619.14 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 104,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,894.70/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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