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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 619.20 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 619.20 and 169.74 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 619.20 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/619.20 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 619.20 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 105,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,103.01/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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