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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.60, 609.96 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.60, 609.96 and 118.06 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.60 : 609.96 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.60/609.96 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.60x = 609.96 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.60x = 72,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,011.88/406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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