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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.04, 607.36 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.04, 607.36 and 173.79 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.04 : 607.36 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.04/607.36 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.04x = 607.36 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.04x = 105,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,552.23/405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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