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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.03, 605.86 and 172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.03, 605.86 and 172.79 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.03 : 605.86 = 172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.03/605.86 = 172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.03x = 605.86 × 172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.03x = 104,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,685.36/404.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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