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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.11, 615.17 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.11, 615.17 and 121.55 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.11 : 615.17 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.11/615.17 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.11x = 615.17 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.11x = 74,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,773.91/410.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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