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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.19, 610.82 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.19, 610.82 and 118.63 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.19 : 610.82 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.19/610.82 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.19x = 610.82 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.19x = 72,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,457.93/407.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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