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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 610.80 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 610.80 and 118.65 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 610.80 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/610.80 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 610.80 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 72,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,471.42/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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