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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 607.14 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 607.14 and 173.49 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 607.14 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/607.14 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 607.14 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 105,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,332.72/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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