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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 615.48 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 615.48 and 121.78 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 615.48 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/615.48 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 615.48 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 74,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,953.15/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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