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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 607.65 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 607.65 and 116.58 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 607.65 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/607.65 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 607.65 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 70,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,839.84/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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