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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.23, 610.93 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.23, 610.93 and 118.69 is: 178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.23 : 610.93 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.23/610.93 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.23x = 610.93 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.23x = 72,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,509.90/407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.06

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