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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.67, 612.97 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.67, 612.97 and 116.16 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.67 : 612.97 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.67/612.97 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.67x = 612.97 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.67x = 71,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,200.77/408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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