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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.23, 610.89 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.23, 610.89 and 118.67 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.23 : 610.89 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.23/610.89 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.23x = 610.89 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.23x = 72,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,494.32/407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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