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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.60, 609.89 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.60, 609.89 and 118.04 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.60 : 609.89 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.60/609.89 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.60x = 609.89 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.60x = 71,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,987.78/406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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