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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 618.08 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 618.08 and 119.58 is: 179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 618.08 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/618.08 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 618.08 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 73,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,909.41/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.34

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