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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.71, 616.09 and 118.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.71, 616.09 and 118.21 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.71 : 616.09 = 118.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.71/616.09 = 118.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.71x = 616.09 × 118.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.71x = 72,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,824.92/410.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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