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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.33, 615.47 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.33, 615.47 and 102.17 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.33 : 615.47 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.33/615.47 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.33x = 615.47 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.33x = 62,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,884.36/410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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