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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 622.87 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 622.87 and 168.51 is: 252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 622.87 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/622.87 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 622.87 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 104,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,959.82/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.66

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