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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.85, 619.28 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.85, 619.28 and 169.35 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.85 : 619.28 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.85/619.28 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.85x = 619.28 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.85x = 104,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,874.22/412.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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