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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 622.98 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 622.98 and 168.44 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 622.98 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/622.98 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 622.98 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 104,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,934.75/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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