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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.07, 609.03 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.07, 609.03 and 117.53 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.07 : 609.03 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.07/609.03 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.07x = 609.03 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.07x = 71,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,579.30/406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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