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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.30, 609.27 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.30, 609.27 and 117.67 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.30 : 609.27 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.30/609.27 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.30x = 609.27 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.30x = 71,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,692.80/406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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