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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.14, 606.39 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.14, 606.39 and 173.09 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.14 : 606.39 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.14/606.39 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.14x = 606.39 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.14x = 104,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,956.15/404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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