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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.01, 618.60 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.01, 618.60 and 168.80 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.01 : 618.60 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.01/618.60 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.01x = 618.60 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.01x = 104,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,417.22/413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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