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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 619.14 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 619.14 and 169.25 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 619.14 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/619.14 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 619.14 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 104,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,786.35/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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