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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 619.38 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 619.38 and 169.83 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 619.38 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/619.38 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 619.38 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 105,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,189.31/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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