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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 615.96 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 615.96 and 118.11 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 615.96 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/615.96 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 615.96 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 72,749.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,749.81/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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