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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.07, 607.51 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.07, 607.51 and 173.85 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.07 : 607.51 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.07/607.51 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.07x = 607.51 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.07x = 105,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,615.61/405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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