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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 620.16 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 620.16 and 121.01 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 620.16 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/620.16 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 620.16 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 75,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,045.56/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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