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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 615.84 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 615.84 and 121.98 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 615.84 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/615.84 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 615.84 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 75,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,120.16/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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