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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 607.58 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 607.58 and 173.94 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 607.58 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/607.58 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 607.58 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 105,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,682.47/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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