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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 618.09 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 618.09 and 181.07 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 618.09 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/618.09 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 618.09 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 111,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,914.47/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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