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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 615.12 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 615.12 and 121.50 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 615.12 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/615.12 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 615.12 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 74,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,737.08/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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