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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 623.30 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 623.30 and 168.68 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 623.30 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/623.30 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 623.30 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 105,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,138.24/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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