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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.25, 607.46 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.25, 607.46 and 174.17 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 607.46 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/607.46 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 607.46 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 105,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,801.96/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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