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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.21, 606.27 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.21, 606.27 and 115.63 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.21 : 606.27 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.21/606.27 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.21x = 606.27 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.21x = 70,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,099.97/404.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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