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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 607.73 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 607.73 and 174.15 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 607.73 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/607.73 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 607.73 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 105,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,835.31/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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