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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 615.43 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 615.43 and 121.72 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 615.43 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/615.43 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 615.43 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 74,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,910.14/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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