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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 606.67 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 606.67 and 173.16 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 606.67 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/606.67 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 606.67 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 105,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,050.54/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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