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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.50 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.50 and 169.32 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.50 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.50 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.50 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 104,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,893.74/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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