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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 617.56 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 617.56 and 123.16 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 617.56 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/617.56 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 617.56 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 76,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,058.69/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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