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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 609.43 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 609.43 and 117.66 is: 176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 609.43 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/609.43 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 609.43 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 71,705.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,705.53/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.52

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