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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.17, 607.67 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.17, 607.67 and 174.17 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.17 : 607.67 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.17/607.67 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.17x = 607.67 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.17x = 105,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,837.42/405.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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