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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.13, 616.70 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.13, 616.70 and 118.62 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.13 : 616.70 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.13/616.70 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.13x = 616.70 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.13x = 73,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,152.95/411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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