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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.85, 607.08 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.85, 607.08 and 173.73 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.85 : 607.08 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.85/607.08 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.85x = 607.08 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.85x = 105,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,468.01/404.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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