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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.71, 608.56 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.71, 608.56 and 113.23 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.71 : 608.56 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.71/608.56 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.71x = 608.56 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.71x = 68,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,905.58/405.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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