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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 619.05 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 619.05 and 169.30 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 619.05 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/619.05 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 619.05 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 104,805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,805.17/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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