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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.45, 615.77 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.45, 615.77 and 121.88 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.45 : 615.77 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.45/615.77 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.45x = 615.77 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.45x = 75,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,046.36/410.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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