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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.05, 609.07 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.05, 609.07 and 117.48 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.05 : 609.07 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.05/609.07 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.05x = 609.07 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.05x = 71,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,553.54/406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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