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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 608.10 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 608.10 and 116.82 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 608.10 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/608.10 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 608.10 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 71,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,038.24/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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