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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 607.71 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 607.71 and 116.55 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 607.71 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/607.71 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 607.71 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 70,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,828.60/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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