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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 604.44 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 604.44 and 114.39 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 604.44 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/604.44 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 604.44 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 69,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,141.89/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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