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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 608.42 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 608.42 and 117.05 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 608.42 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/608.42 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 608.42 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 71,212.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,212.81/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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