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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.83, 605.94 and 172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.83, 605.94 and 172.79 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.83 : 605.94 = 172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.83/605.94 = 172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.83x = 605.94 × 172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.83x = 104,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,697.34/403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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