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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 607.65 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 607.65 and 116.51 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 607.65 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/607.65 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 607.65 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 70,794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,794.26/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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