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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 604.11 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 604.11 and 114.19 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 604.11 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/604.11 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 604.11 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 68,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,982.24/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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