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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.09, 615.23 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.09, 615.23 and 121.52 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.09 : 615.23 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.09/615.23 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.09x = 615.23 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.09x = 74,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,759.98/410.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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