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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.82, 608.76 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.82, 608.76 and 117.25 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.82 : 608.76 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.82/608.76 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.82x = 608.76 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.82x = 71,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,377.11/405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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