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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.69, 610.13 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.69, 610.13 and 118.13 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 610.13 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/610.13 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 610.13 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 72,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,071.90/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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