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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.79, 618.93 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.79, 618.93 and 169.04 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.79 : 618.93 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.79/618.93 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.79x = 618.93 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.79x = 104,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,623.93/412.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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