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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 607.28 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 607.28 and 173.57 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 607.28 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/607.28 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 607.28 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 105,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,403.47/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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