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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 606.97 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 606.97 and 173.76 is: 260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 606.97 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/606.97 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 606.97 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 105,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,467.11/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.57

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