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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.70, 614.45 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.70, 614.45 and 117.19 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.70 : 614.45 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.70/614.45 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.70x = 614.45 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.70x = 72,008.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,008.46/409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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