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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.94, 610.45 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.94, 610.45 and 114.44 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.94 : 610.45 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.94/610.45 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.94x = 610.45 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.94x = 69,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,856.56/406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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