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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.21, 613.85 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.21, 613.85 and 116.72 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.21 : 613.85 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.21/613.85 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.21x = 613.85 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.21x = 71,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,645.50/409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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