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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.30, 615.43 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.30, 615.43 and 121.73 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.30 : 615.43 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.30/615.43 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.30x = 615.43 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.30x = 74,915.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,915.69/410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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