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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.43, 607.96 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.43, 607.96 and 116.80 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.43 : 607.96 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.43/607.96 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.43x = 607.96 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.43x = 71,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,009.73/405.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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