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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.99, 605.78 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.99, 605.78 and 172.77 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.99 : 605.78 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.99/605.78 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.99x = 605.78 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.99x = 104,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,658.12/403.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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