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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.05, 605.68 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.05, 605.68 and 172.62 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.05 : 605.68 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.05/605.68 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.05x = 605.68 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.05x = 104,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,553.02/404.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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