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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.53, 615.73 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.53, 615.73 and 118.07 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.53 : 615.73 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.53/615.73 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.53x = 615.73 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.53x = 72,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,698.65/410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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