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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 609.86 and 117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 609.86 and 117.95 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 609.86 = 117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/609.86 = 117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 609.86 × 117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 71,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,929.35/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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