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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.75, 608.66 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.75, 608.66 and 117.21 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.75 : 608.66 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.75/608.66 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.75x = 608.66 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.75x = 71,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,341.04/405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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