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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 608.52 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 608.52 and 117.09 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 608.52 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/608.52 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 608.52 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 71,251.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,251.61/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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