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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 607.14 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 607.14 and 174.15 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 607.14 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/607.14 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 607.14 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 105,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,733.43/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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