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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.54, 615.91 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.54, 615.91 and 121.97 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.54 : 615.91 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.54/615.91 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.54x = 615.91 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.54x = 75,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123.78/410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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