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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.35, 606.52 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.35, 606.52 and 115.78 is: 173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.35 : 606.52 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.35/606.52 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.35x = 606.52 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.35x = 70,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,223.82/404.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.67

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