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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.37, 615.60 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.37, 615.60 and 117.87 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.37 : 615.60 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.37/615.60 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.37x = 615.60 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.37x = 72,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,560.77/410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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