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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 616.14 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 616.14 and 118.26 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 616.14 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/616.14 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 616.14 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 72,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,864.72/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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