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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.70, 610.14 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.70, 610.14 and 118.12 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.70 : 610.14 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.70/610.14 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.70x = 610.14 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.70x = 72,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,069.74/406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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