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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 616.84 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 616.84 and 118.74 is: 178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 616.84 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/616.84 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 616.84 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 73,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,243.58/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.10

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