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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 604.04 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 604.04 and 114.14 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 604.04 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/604.04 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 604.04 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 68,945.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,945.13/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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