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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.41, 608.39 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.41, 608.39 and 174.36 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.41 : 608.39 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.41/608.39 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.41x = 608.39 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.41x = 106,078.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,078.88/405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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