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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 609.51 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 609.51 and 117.74 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 609.51 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/609.51 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 609.51 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 71,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,763.71/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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