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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.23, 605.04 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.23, 605.04 and 172.18 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.23 : 605.04 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.23/605.04 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.23x = 605.04 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.23x = 104,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,171.90/403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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