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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404, 605.66 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404, 605.66 and 172.88 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404 : 605.66 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404/605.66 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404x = 605.66 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404x = 104,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,706.50/404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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