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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 607.69 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 607.69 and 174.01 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 607.69 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/607.69 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 607.69 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 105,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,744.14/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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