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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 606.55 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 606.55 and 115.80 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 606.55 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/606.55 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 606.55 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 70,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238.49/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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