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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 618.79 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 618.79 and 169.14 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 618.79 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/618.79 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 618.79 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 104,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,662.14/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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