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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 617.48 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 617.48 and 119.22 is: 178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 617.48 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/617.48 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 617.48 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 73,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,614.70/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.80

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