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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.89, 610.29 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.89, 610.29 and 118.33 is: 177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.89 : 610.29 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.89/610.29 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.89x = 610.29 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.89x = 72,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,211.97/406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.47

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