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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.09, 612.17 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.09, 612.17 and 119.55 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.09 : 612.17 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.09/612.17 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.09x = 612.17 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.09x = 73,184.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,184.33/408.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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