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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.65, 607.02 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.65, 607.02 and 173.62 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.65 : 607.02 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.65/607.02 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.65x = 607.02 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.65x = 105,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,390.81/404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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