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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.27, 611.03 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.27, 611.03 and 118.71 is: 178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.27 : 611.03 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.27/611.03 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.27x = 611.03 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.27x = 72,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,531.72/407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.09

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