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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.46, 615.78 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.46, 615.78 and 121.92 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.46 : 615.78 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.46/615.78 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.46x = 615.78 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.46x = 75,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,075.90/410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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