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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 610.02 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 610.02 and 118.08 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 610.02 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/610.02 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 610.02 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 72,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,031.16/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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