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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.55, 614.21 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.55, 614.21 and 117.03 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.55 : 614.21 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.55/614.21 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.55x = 614.21 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.55x = 71,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881.95/409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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