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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 607.32 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 607.32 and 173.88 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 607.32 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/607.32 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 607.32 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 105,600.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,600.80/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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