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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 606.43 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 606.43 and 115.66 is: 173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 606.43 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/606.43 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 606.43 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 70,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,139.69/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.52

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