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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 609.70 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 609.70 and 117.88 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 609.70 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/609.70 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 609.70 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 71,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,871.44/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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