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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.08, 605.91 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.08, 605.91 and 172.82 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.08 : 605.91 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.08/605.91 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.08x = 605.91 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.08x = 104,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,713.37/404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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