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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 621.29 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 621.29 and 121.66 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 621.29 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/621.29 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 621.29 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 75,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,586.14/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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