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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 618.96 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 618.96 and 169.20 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 618.96 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/618.96 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 618.96 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 104,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,728.03/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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