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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.94, 606.89 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.94, 606.89 and 173.56 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.94 : 606.89 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.94/606.89 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.94x = 606.89 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.94x = 105,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,331.83/404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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