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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.18, 612.28 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.18, 612.28 and 119.64 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.18 : 612.28 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.18/612.28 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.18x = 612.28 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.18x = 73,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,253.18/408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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