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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.69, 612.95 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.69, 612.95 and 116.15 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.69 : 612.95 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.69/612.95 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.69x = 612.95 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.69x = 71,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,190.50/408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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