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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.78, 608.72 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.78, 608.72 and 117.22 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.78 : 608.72 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.78/608.72 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.78x = 608.72 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.78x = 71,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,354.16/405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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