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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 607.74 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 607.74 and 116.70 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 607.74 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/607.74 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 607.74 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 70,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,923.26/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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