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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.01, 607.56 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.01, 607.56 and 112.51 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.01 : 607.56 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.01/607.56 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.01x = 607.56 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.01x = 68,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,358.99/405.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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