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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 619.52 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 619.52 and 169.61 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 619.52 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/619.52 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 619.52 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 105,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,072.84/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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