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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.41, 608.19 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.41, 608.19 and 174.31 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.41 : 608.19 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.41/608.19 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.41x = 608.19 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.41x = 106,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,012.08/405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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