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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.08, 606.36 and 172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.08, 606.36 and 172.97 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.08 : 606.36 = 172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.08/606.36 = 172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.08x = 606.36 × 172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.08x = 104,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,880.95/404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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