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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 608.57 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 608.57 and 117.17 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 608.57 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/608.57 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 608.57 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 71,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,306.15/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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