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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.99, 606.05 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.99, 606.05 and 172.88 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.99 : 606.05 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.99/606.05 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.99x = 606.05 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.99x = 104,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,774.65/403.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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