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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.22, 608.05 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.22, 608.05 and 174.09 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.22 : 608.05 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.22/608.05 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.22x = 608.05 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.22x = 105,855.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,855.42/405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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