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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.01, 607.65 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.01, 607.65 and 173.80 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.01 : 607.65 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.01/607.65 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.01x = 607.65 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.01x = 105,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,605.66/405.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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