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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 604.88 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 604.88 and 172.20 is: 258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 604.88 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/604.88 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 604.88 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 104,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,160.34/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.18

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