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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.63, 603.96 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.63, 603.96 and 114.09 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.63 : 603.96 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.63/603.96 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.63x = 603.96 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.63x = 68,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,905.80/402.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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