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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 619.25 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 619.25 and 169.29 is: 253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 619.25 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/619.25 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 619.25 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 104,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,831.99/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.89

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