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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 617.10 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 617.10 and 118.87 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 617.10 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/617.10 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 617.10 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 73,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,354.68/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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