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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.04, 607.09 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.04, 607.09 and 173.58 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.04 : 607.09 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.04/607.09 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.04x = 607.09 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.04x = 105,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,378.68/405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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