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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 608.55 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 608.55 and 117.15 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 608.55 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/608.55 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 608.55 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 71,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,291.63/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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