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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 628.33 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 628.33 and 168.69 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 628.33 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/628.33 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 628.33 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 105,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,990.57/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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