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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.42, 607.73 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.42, 607.73 and 174.40 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.42 : 607.73 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.42/607.73 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.42x = 607.73 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.42x = 105,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,988.11/405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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