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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.93, 619.38 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.93, 619.38 and 169.18 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.93 : 619.38 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.93/619.38 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.93x = 619.38 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.93x = 104,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,786.71/412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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