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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.98, 607.47 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.98, 607.47 and 173.67 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.98 : 607.47 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.98/607.47 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.98x = 607.47 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.98x = 105,499.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,499.31/404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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