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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 610.26 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 610.26 and 118.30 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 610.26 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/610.26 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 610.26 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 72,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193.76/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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