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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 619.68 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 619.68 and 169.68 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 619.68 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/619.68 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 619.68 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 105,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,147.30/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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