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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.35, 606.42 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.35, 606.42 and 111.78 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.35 : 606.42 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.35/606.42 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.35x = 606.42 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.35x = 67,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,786.35/404.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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