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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 607.53 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 607.53 and 174.12 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 607.53 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/607.53 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 607.53 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 105,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,783.12/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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