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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 622.72 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 622.72 and 168.14 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 622.72 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/622.72 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 622.72 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 104,704.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,704.14/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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