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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 615.49 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 615.49 and 117.84 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 615.49 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/615.49 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 615.49 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 72,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,529.05/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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