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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.02, 616.62 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.02, 616.62 and 118.52 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.02 : 616.62 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.02/616.62 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.02x = 616.62 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.02x = 73,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081.80/411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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