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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.26, 607.72 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.26, 607.72 and 174.26 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.26 : 607.72 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.26/607.72 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.26x = 607.72 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.26x = 105,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,901.29/405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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