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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.86, 607.28 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.86, 607.28 and 173.55 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.86 : 607.28 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.86/607.28 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.86x = 607.28 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.86x = 105,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,393.44/404.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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