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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 609.86 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 609.86 and 118 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 609.86 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/609.86 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 609.86 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 71,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,963.48/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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