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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 615.99 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 615.99 and 118.22 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 615.99 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/615.99 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 615.99 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 72,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,818.67/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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