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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.18, 608.02 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.18, 608.02 and 174.07 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.18 : 608.02 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.18/608.02 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.18x = 608.02 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.18x = 105,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,838.04/405.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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