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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 619.34 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 619.34 and 169.44 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 619.34 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/619.34 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 619.34 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 104,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,940.97/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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