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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.95, 607.31 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.95, 607.31 and 112.38 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.95 : 607.31 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.95/607.31 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.95x = 607.31 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.95x = 68,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,248.94/404.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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