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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.33, 611.03 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.33, 611.03 and 118.76 is: 178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.33 : 611.03 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.33/611.03 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.33x = 611.03 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.33x = 72,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,567.45/407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.16

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