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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 612.43 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 612.43 and 119.66 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 612.43 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/612.43 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 612.43 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 73,281.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,281.99/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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