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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.69, 605.72 and 172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.69, 605.72 and 172.75 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.69 : 605.72 = 172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.69/605.72 = 172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.69x = 605.72 × 172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.69x = 104,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,638.13/403.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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