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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 617.42 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 617.42 and 123.08 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 617.42 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/617.42 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 617.42 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 75,992.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,992.05/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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