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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 623.30 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 623.30 and 168.48 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 623.30 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/623.30 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 623.30 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 105,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,012.74/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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