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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 618.33 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 618.33 and 181.05 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 618.33 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/618.33 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 618.33 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 111,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,948.65/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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