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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 617.44 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 617.44 and 119.17 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 617.44 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/617.44 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 617.44 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 73,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,580.32/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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