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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.65, 615.92 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.65, 615.92 and 118.18 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.65 : 615.92 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.65/615.92 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.65x = 615.92 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.65x = 72,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,787.29/410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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