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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.70, 608.64 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.70, 608.64 and 117.12 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.70 : 608.64 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.70/608.64 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.70x = 608.64 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.70x = 71,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,283.92/405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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