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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.75, 608.63 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.75, 608.63 and 117.20 is: 175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.75 : 608.63 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.75/608.63 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.75x = 608.63 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.75x = 71,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,327.81/405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.79

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