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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.30, 607.46 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.30, 607.46 and 174.04 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.30 : 607.46 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.30/607.46 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.30x = 607.46 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.30x = 105,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,722.34/405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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