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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.22, 607.75 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.22, 607.75 and 174.13 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.22 : 607.75 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.22/607.75 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.22x = 607.75 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.22x = 105,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,827.51/405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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