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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.23, 606.41 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.23, 606.41 and 173.12 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.23 : 606.41 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.23/606.41 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.23x = 606.41 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.23x = 104,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,980.83/404.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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