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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 608.98 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 608.98 and 113.47 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 608.98 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/608.98 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 608.98 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 69,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,100.96/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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