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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.59, 609.90 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.59, 609.90 and 118.03 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.59 : 609.90 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.59/609.90 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.59x = 609.90 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.59x = 71,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,986.50/406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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