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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 610.25 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 610.25 and 118.28 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 610.25 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/610.25 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 610.25 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 72,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,176.73/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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