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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.73, 617.57 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.73, 617.57 and 123.17 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.73 : 617.57 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.73/617.57 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.73x = 617.57 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.73x = 76,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,066.10/411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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