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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.63, 605.54 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.63, 605.54 and 115.06 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.63 : 605.54 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.63/605.54 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.63x = 605.54 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.63x = 69,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,673.43/403.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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