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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.15, 607.78 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.15, 607.78 and 173.90 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.15 : 607.78 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.15/607.78 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.15x = 607.78 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.15x = 105,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,692.94/405.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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