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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.74, 610.02 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.74, 610.02 and 118.20 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.74 : 610.02 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.74/610.02 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.74x = 610.02 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.74x = 72,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,104.36/406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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