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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.17, 612.39 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.17, 612.39 and 119.61 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.17 : 612.39 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.17/612.39 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.17x = 612.39 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.17x = 73,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,247.37/408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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