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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 606.56 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 606.56 and 173.70 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 606.56 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/606.56 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 606.56 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 105,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,358.60/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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