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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 607.11 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 607.11 and 173.78 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 607.11 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/607.11 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 607.11 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 105,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,503.58/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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