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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 605.48 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 605.48 and 172.49 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 605.48 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/605.48 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 605.48 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 104,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,435.36/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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