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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 610.35 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 610.35 and 118.27 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 610.35 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/610.35 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 610.35 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 72,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182.98/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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