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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.09, 604.70 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.09, 604.70 and 172.04 is: 258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.09 : 604.70 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.09/604.70 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.09x = 604.70 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.09x = 104,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,032.75/403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.09

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