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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 617.11 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 617.11 and 118.91 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 617.11 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/617.11 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 617.11 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 73,380.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,380.55/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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