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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 617.28 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 617.28 and 107.52 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 617.28 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/617.28 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 617.28 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 66,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,369.95/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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