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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.95, 607.45 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.95, 607.45 and 173.84 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.95 : 607.45 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.95/607.45 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.95x = 607.45 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.95x = 105,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,599.11/404.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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