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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 618.17 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 618.17 and 123.55 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 618.17 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/618.17 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 618.17 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 76,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,374.90/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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