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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 609.96 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 609.96 and 118 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 609.96 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/609.96 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 609.96 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 71,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,975.28/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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